EmachineShop.com

[LowNFToy]

Anyone ever used this? Ive created a few small projects in it.. but haven't actually paid to have anything made.. pretty cool to mess around with though, and could be helpful to someone wanting to get some parts made.

http://www.emachineshop.com

 

[kartracer55]

Ive heard you cant export that file to use in your own CNC machines... so its a free "CAD" program, not a free CAD program. Only they can use the drawings.

Jim

 

[LowNFToy]

well i dont have any cnc machines anyway lol

 

[kartracer55]

I hear ya. Id be happy with a regular mill. Also, I heard the software is pretty "basic" compared to the stuff commonly used. I use an Autodesk Program.

Jim

 

[LowNFToy]

I want to try Solidworks.. I have AutoCad 2006 but dont really know how to use it.. a friend who took classes is gonna show me some basics.

 

[REFLEXX]

Solidworks is scary. But in a good way. It is the most amazing software I've ever used. Intuitive, is the only way to describe it.

I had Autocad for years and tooks a Solidworks class. That was the last time I touched any other CAD software. The only downside is the $6,000-12,000 price tag (with CAMworks).

Get the student version and play, it's amazing. The tutorials are very good.

If you want to see what SW can do, I've got a few more examples of our work on our site: www.RXDi.com <---look under the photo galleries

the down side is that I can't show the really fun work. Too proprietary.

 

[Luckydevil]

Wow, that's pretty cool Reflexx. I have solidworks and have played with it a few times. It seems extremely advanced for a beginner like me though. It will definitely take some time to figure everything out.

 

[MXtras]

I am in the midst of converting from ACAD to Inventor and SW. Converting my thinking kinda ***** - I still haven't figured things out. I guess I have been brainwashed in ACAD for too long.

Scott